IN the article "Calling on Cyber Pros to Help Defend City Hall," Darshan Tiwari discusses the urgent need for cybersecurity support in local government agencies, which often lack the resources of larger organizations. Tiwari recounts a case where a local housing authority lost nearly a million dollars due to insufficient security measures, underscoring the reality that many local agencies manage sensitive data with minimal protections.
He emphasizes the importance of tailored security programs that fit within budget constraints, starting with basic assessments of exposure and risk. Tiwari argues for the need to prioritize compliance and ongoing support to ensure agencies can maintain robust security over time. He concludes that addressing cybersecurity needs does not have to wait for governmental intervention but can be pursued proactively by treating smaller budgets as valid concerns.